This annual seminar is organized by the Indian River Genealogical Society, Brevard Genealogical Society, Genealogical Society of South Brevard, and Treasure Coast Genealogical Society.

Have questions about the 2019 Valentine Genealogy Seminar?

Email seminar@irgs.org or call 772-444-7470.

For more information or to download a registration form, click on the green Seminar buttons on the left side of the home page.

Introduction to Genealogy Class

Are you curious about how to get started researching your ancestors? Try this class...

This class for beginning researchers consists of three sessions. Sessions I and II are held in the History Room on the second floor of the Indian River County Main Library. Session III is held in the Genealogy Department on the second floor of the Indian River County Main Library.

Session I is a lecture on getting started -- how to record and organize your facts; how to search for additional information; how to find and use available resources.

Session II is a lecture and demonstration -- how to find information on the internet and learning to use the library's genealogy department resources.

Session III is a hands-on session using the library's genealogy department computers to search online for your ancestors' records and other information.

The November classes will be held November 10, 17, 30. The January classes will be held January 12, 19, and 25. These classes are generally held monthly; no classes in December.

Pre-registration is required. Register by phone: 772-444-7470 or register using the sign-up sheet on the table just outside the Genealogy Department.

Upcoming General Meetings

We meet monthly (September through May) on the second Tuesday of the month at the Indian River County Main Library in Vero Beach, Florida. The meetings begin at 10:00 am. A program/speaker follows at 11:00 am. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge.

December 11, 2018 Annual Meeting followed by "Heirlooms, Keepsakes and Traditions",

an extended membershare.

January 8, 2019 "Comparing the Genealogical Giants"

Speaker via live webinar, Sunny Morton

February 12, 2019 "The Myths of Migration"

Speaker, Ann Osisek

March 12, 2019 "What's New in Ancestry"

Speaker via live webinar, Christa Cowan

April 9, 2019 "Building a Research Toolbox"

Speaker via live webinar, Thomas MacEntee

May 14, 2019 "What's the Plan?"

Speaker, Donna Moughty

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Other Features

Indian River County Obituary Index

This index contains more than 118,000 names for obituaries appearing in Indian River County, Florida newspapers from 1913 through the present. Microfilm copies of of the newspapers are available at the Indian River Main Library in Vero Beach, FL. Go to the obituary index.

Surname Database

Visit our revised Surname database listing hundreds of surnames which are being researched by current IRGS members. With this new feature, individuals interested in making an inquiry can send an email directly to the member who is researching the name. The member's name and email address are not visible to the person making the inquiry.

Members can now access an index to the Indian River Genealogical Society Newsletter. Go to the Members Only tab. Click on the second item "Newsletter Index". You can access issues from 2007 forward in the Members Only section. Earlier issues are located in the Genealogy Department at the Indian River Main Library. We appreciate the diligent efforts of Aurie W. Morrison in making this index possible.

Genealogy Blogs

A great way to keep current with genealogy news is to follow the blog posts of experienced genealogists. Check out the links tab on our home page to Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems, Jim Tanner's Genealogy's Star as well as other popular blogs.

Do you have a favorite popular genealogy blog that you would suggest for our list? Please send your suggestions to info@irgs.org along with the link to the blog.